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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Scottland, AL

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alabama is $5,577, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Scottland area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Waterford offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Manor House of Waterford, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is very clean and neat and even the ems driver that took us here said it was very clean. The food is good and they have activities to do safely. The staff is very friendly and they engage the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My father-in-law was in a two bedroom and there is plenty of room. Lots of storage. They have many activities. The residents can take part in. They have a dining room that you can purchase food in during the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of River Ridge Long Term Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Serenity South Elba Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Scottland, AL

The average cost of senior living in Alabama is $5,577 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Alabama vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeAlabamaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,577/mo$6,999/mo20.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,200/mo$5,830/mo28.0% below national median
Independent Living$3,125/mo$3,520/mo11.2% below national median
Memory Care
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:20.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:28.0% below national median
Independent Living
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:11.2% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Scottland

Recent reviews for memory care in Scottland

Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.5
Based on the experience I have had so far, the staff members working there are very helpful and surrounding. However they have some areas they could improve on so on the moment, I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL

4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.

Scottland review score based on 153 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 153 reviews of 11 Scottland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scottland review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Scottland review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Scottland, AL11 facilities
6.6
Troy, AL1 facilities
8.6
Union Springs, AL11 facilities

Review subcategories for Scottland memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 153 reviews of 11 Scottland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Scottland resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Scottland, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.1
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Scottland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scottland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scottland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Scottland memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Scottland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scottland, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.8%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scottland memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Scottland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scottland, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.7%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
47.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scottland memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Scottland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scottland, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Scottland memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Scottland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scottland, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
35.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scottland memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Scottland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scottland, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
41%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Scottland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Scottland protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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